About this goal
A deep cross finds Valencia running onto the ball to lash a first-time half-volley on the rise into the net.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 17/30
Valencia makes excellent connection after the first bounce but the shot hits the net pretty centrally.
Technical Difficulty 14/30
A decent hit but with the space he has most players would expect to threaten the goal from there.
Uniqueness 8/20
Nothing special.
Importance 6/10
The opener in a thrashing of Everton
Standard of Opposition 7/10
EVERTON
FootballCritic Verdict
Symptomatic of an EPL season which didn't produce much in the way of special goals.
Goal video
Goal scorer
Antonio Valencia
Defender (Right),Defensive Midfielder (Centre)
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